This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit

Required skills

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written and verbal instructions

complete workplace documentation

read and interpret technical manuals

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

criticallistening and auraldiscrimination skills in the context of restoring audio tracks

technical skills sufficient to

use specialised equipment to perform audio restoration work

operate other studio equipment for playback and recording

planning and selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

problemsolving skills sufficient to identify typical faults that may occur in audioproduction environments

Required knowledge

acoustic principles related to noise and distortion on audio tracks

aesthetics of sound production

operation of current and obsolete audiovisual equipment

appropriate handling and storage of fragile and archival material

preservation methods for preparation of source materials

restoration principles tools and technique to apply to different artefacts

techniques and principles for removing or masking audio artefacts including

features and operating characteristics of restoration tools

compatibility with mono stereo or multichannel systems

use of timecode equipment

format encoders and decoders

principles of media archiving

issues and challenges that arise in the context of working with soundtracks

OHS principles of safe listening including safeguards against hearing loss

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

distinguish between the original sound and unwanted artefacts

use appropriate equipment to restore soundtracks to as close to the original recording within guidelines and available resources

apply correct postproduction processes prescribed for the designated outcome when making a copy of the restored soundtrack

meet production deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of current and obsolete industry equipment

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

case studies and written or oral questioning to assess candidates understanding of white noise and the process of denoising soundtracks

recordings of original soundtracks and authenticated denoised versions done by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFINDA Work effectively in the screen and media industries

CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries

CUFSOUA Prepare audio assets

CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets

CUSSOUA Analyse soundtracks

CUSSOU305A Analyse soundtracks.

Relevant personnel may include:

Requirements may include:

Documentation may include:

Source materials may include:

Repairing and cleaning source material may involve:

Artefacts may include:

Recording from more than one source may be required if:

Equipment and tools may include:

Manual restoration techniques may include:

Automated restoration processes may include:

Appropriate processes may include:

Formats may include: